Description
Re-assesses the phenomenon of Greek 'local history-writing' and its role in creating political and cultural identity in a changing world.
About the Author
Rosalind Thomas is Professor of Greek History at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Balliol College. Her publications include Oral Tradition and Written Record in Classical Athens (Cambridge, 1989), Literacy and Orality in Ancient Greece (Cambridge, 1992), and Herodotus in Context (Cambridge, 2000).
Reviews
'... a vital addition to the canon of ancient Greek historical prose and essential reading for all scholars.' J. Tucci, Choice
'An important read for those studying Classical Antiquity, this may also be of interest to those interested in military history, for the insights it gives into how usually suspect works such as local histories can be used with profit.' Albert Nofi, The NYMAS Review
Book Information
ISBN 9781316644737
Author Rosalind Thomas
Format Paperback
Page Count 502
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 720g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 150mm * 27mm